Layers of the Atmosphere Review

Front

What are the layers of the atmosphere classified according to?

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Temperature

Front

What is ozone?

Back

A form of oxygen with three oxygen atoms combined.

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere do we live in?

Back

Troposphere

Front

In which layer does the energy from the sun strike gas molecules, causing them to glow (Aurora Borealis)?

Back

Thermosphere

Front

What does the ozone layer protect living things on Earth from?

Back

UV radiation.

Front

What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere called?

Back

Troposphere.

Front

What is the second layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere.

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where most weather occurs?

Back

Troposphere.

Front

What is the layer above the stratosphere?

Back

Mesosphere.

Front

What is the highest layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Exosphere.